Morgan Hammer
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- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:21:04
- Avg per meeting
- 8:18
- Segments
- 2536
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Top issues during term (2)(Transportation)
public transit expansion
While funding specifics weren't detailed, expanded services typically require increased operational budgets that could impact local transit allocations.
e-scooter and e-bike ordinance
Local riders might see new parking fees or fines if rules aren't followed, while the city invests time in enforcement.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Hammer personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Grant Variance for Old Settlers Music Festival Portable Toilets
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
to exercise the County's right to terminate the Commercial Contract (including any and all extensions) between Hays County and 400 W Old 290 & Roger Hanks Parkway, LLC related to t…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
authorize the execution of a Contract for Design Services (2026-PSA-63) between Hays County and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide design engineering services for the…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-04-14
authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-59) between Hays County and Quiddity Engineering, LLC to provide Utility Coordination services for the Darden…
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
accept the regrade of the Parks and Natural Resources Manager, slot 0171-001, to Parks Superintendent, grade 126 step 9, effective as of April 16th, 2026.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve the selection of Cobb, Fendley, & Associates, Inc.to provide engineering services for the Fitzhugh Road project in Precinct 4; and authorize staff and counsel to negotiate …
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a proposal between Hays County and ICF for golden-cheeked warbler habitat occupancy surveys and reporting services not to exceed $76,697.00 on Hays Count…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
award and execute a contract for IFB 2026-B01 Jacobs Well Road Curve between Hays County and Lone Star Sitework, LLC, in the amount of $931,291.65.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
accept the Subdivision Bond No.800219564 for street and drainage improvements in the amount of $918,707.00 for Parten Ranch, Phase 8.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve the selection of Pape Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC to provide design services for the RM 12 at Jacobs Well project in Precinct 3; and authorize staff and counsel to neg…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
appoint Commissioner Morgan Hammer and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hays County Office of Emergency Services and The American National Red Cross Central & South Texas Region for purposes of prepar…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
accept the road construction and surface drainage improvements, release of the subdivision bond #83BSBJK9052 in the amount of $125,956.80, acceptance of the 2-year maintenance bond…
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the Constable Precinct 3 Office to lease one 2025 Chevy Tahoe ($1,220.56 monthly), and upfit with law enforcement equipment ($7,877.98), and amend the budget accordingly.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #6 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #5 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
re-appoint Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Commissioner Michelle Cohen to the Kyle Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #4 Board for a 2-year term ending March 23, 2028.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a Contract for Engineering Services (2026-PSA-53) between Hays County and Aguirre and Fields, LP to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-03-24
pre-qualify the recommended respondents pursuant to RFQ 2026-Q02 Professional Engineering Services Pool to establish a new pool of firms to be used on an as-needed basis for projec…
Decisions during term (20)
Recorded while Hammer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve the Transportation Department to purchase a remote fuel dispenser $2,845.27, and an electric drum pump $1,140.41 from Grainger, and amend the budget accordingly. HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT
Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No.1 terminating the existing Advance Funding Agreement (AFA), by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Hays County for…
Work Authorization #12 with HNTB Corporation for Transportation Projects
Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Department of Transportation, FY25 Safe Streets and Roads for All - Planning and Demonstration grant program in the amount of $200,000.00.…
Discussion and possible action to execute Work Authorization #12 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $795,611.00 related to identified Transportation funded projects, and authorize a discretionary…
Authorize the Transportation Department to purchase a Dynamic Curve Warning System from Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc (TAPCO) in the amount of $32,978.30. HAMMER/SMITH/A.JONES/HUNT
Authorize the purchase of two pole saws for the Transportation Department in the amount of $559.99 each from PowerHaus Equipment. BECERRA/HUNT/A.JONES
Purchase of New Fence for Transportation Yard
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Transportation Department to upgrade their OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management system through SHI Government Solutions, totaling $26,900.04 and amend the budget accordingly. SMITH/A.JONES/HUNT
Discussion and possible action to authorize a Transportation Engineering Technician, Colten Ruff, to take home a county-issued vehicle to his residence outside the County. HAMMER/A.JONES
Discussion and possible action to award and execute a contract for IFB 2026-B05 Concrete Contractor between Hays County and 3-P Concrete, LLC to perform hourly concrete services on an as-needed basis related to transportation projects.…
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of the County Corridor Agreement with the Texas Department Transportation (TxDOT) in accordance with HB 3697 from the 88th Texas Legislative Session. SMITH/A.JONES
Authorize Take-Home Vehicle for Transportation Supervisor Mario Garcia
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Transportation Department to accept insurance proceeds from the Texas Association of Counties totaling $1,395.64 and amend the budget accordingly.
Transportation Supervisor Take-Home Vehicle
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute and submit of a letter of local support to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Public Transportation Division on behalf of the Capital Area Rural…
Authorize the execution of contract amendment one (1) to RFP 2025-P02 Countywide Janitorial Services between Hays County and American Facility Services to add additional cleaning days to the Transportation Foreman Building, increasing the…
Discussion and possible action regarding requesting the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to prepare an agreement in accordance with HB 3697 from the 88th Texas Legislative Session. SMITH/A.JONES
Discussion and possible action to regrade the Transportation Civil Engineer slot 1032-001 grade 127 to grade 130 in order to maintain equity within the salary structure. INGALSBE/A.JONES/GRANJENO
Regrading of Transportation Civil Engineer Position
Voting record (4)(Transportation)
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